Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating but refused to blame it entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ( Photo X ) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s much-awaited India debut has divided the cricket fraternity, with former players debating whether the team management is holding back the teenage prodigy. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has now joined the conversation, backing the young batter while disagreeing with India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate‘s…
Two applications linked to reports of remotely disabling e-rickshaws have been removed from app stores The government on Friday said two smartphone applications linked to reports of remotely disabling e-rickshaws have been removed from app stores after they came to the authorities’ notice.Speaking on the sidelines of a CII Cybersecurity Summit, IT secretary S Krishnan…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal gestures during the match against Austria in Inglewood. (AP Photo) Spain sensation Lamine Yamal added another remarkable milestone to his rapidly growing career after becoming the youngest European player ever to register 10 victories at major international tournaments, eclipsing a record previously held by France captain Kylian Mbappe.The 18-year-old achieved the feat…
Bengaluru rat menace damages cars, repair bills soar (Image used for representational purpose only). BENGALURU: It’s not just traffic that is leaving the city’s vehicle users frustrated. A growing rodent menace has become another major concern, with an increasing number of vehicle owners heading to workshops after rats damage wiring harnesses and other critical components,…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Of The Match award divides fans. (Image via: IG/X) Portugal survived one of the most dramatic matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, beating Croatia 2-1 to book a last 16 clash against Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot, but it was Goncalo Ramos who delivered the…
With the country consuming around 5 million barrels of crude each day, the current inventory is enough to meet approximately 21 days of demand. (AI image) India has replenished its crude oil stocks, with oil inventory levels now near a one-year high. India’s crude oil inventories have recovered sharply and are now close to their…
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates (Screengrabs) Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with Portugal fans outside the team’s hotel after helping his side secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.Portugal booked their place in the last 16 after Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner in a thrilling contest that also featured…
IRONMAN triathlete Renee Noronha and ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi. (Pics: Special arrangement) Walk into any major road race in India today and one thing stands out almost immediately. The runners waiting behind the start line are younger, the conversations are different and the field is far more diverse than it was even a few years ago.Some…
Gold continues to exhibit a constructive technical structure as higher highs and higher lows remain intact. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: In today’s session, gold is exhibiting a bullish bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, recommending a buy on dips strategy.MCX Gold August futures continue to trade…
